Historical Events
- Pinnacles National Monument, California established
Famous Birthdays
- Ethel Merman, American stage and screen actress (Anything Goes, Call Me Madam), born in Queens, New York (d. 1984)
- Günther Prien, German World War II submarine captain (d. 1941)
1908 Highlights
About January 16, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
